Questions and Answers
What does the social cognitivist perspective view behavior and personality as influenced by?
Who argued that our mental capacities interact with our environments to influence our behavior?
Albert Bandura
The reciprocal approach suggests that personality, environmental factors, and behavior do not interact.
False
What does Julian Rotter emphasize regarding personal control?
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What does the external locus of control refer to?
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What are some behaviors associated with an internal locus of control?
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What is the domain-specific locus of control?
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Study Notes
Social Cognitive Theory of Personality
- The social-cognitivist perspective highlights the dynamic interaction between individuals and their social contexts in shaping behavior and personality.
- Learning occurs through conditioning, modeling, and imitation of others rather than solely through environmental controls.
Albert Bandura
- Bandura emphasized the role of mental processes and self-efficacy in determining behavior and outcomes.
- Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to achieve desired results, significantly influencing motivation and performance.
Reciprocal Approach
- This approach underlines the mutual influence between personality, environment, and behavior, suggesting individuals are both shaped by and shape their surroundings.
- Behavior is influenced by biological factors, social experiences, and individual cognition, highlighting the uniqueness of personal experiences.
Julian Rotter
- Rotter focused on personal control, exploring the distinction between those who feel in control versus those who feel controlled by their environment.
- He identified the concept of locus of control, reflecting a person's beliefs about the relationship between their efforts and success, influencing their behavior and choices.
External Locus of Control
- Individuals with an external locus of control attribute their successes and failures to external factors beyond their control, such as fate or luck.
Internal Locus of Control
- Those with an internal locus of control believe they have the power to influence their own rewards and outcomes.
- Typically associated with proactive behaviors like taking preventive health measures, succeeding in weight loss, and resisting peer pressure; it encourages a preference for skill-based activities over chance.
Domain Specific Locus of Control
- This concept involves the creation of specific locus of control scales tailored for different areas of life, demonstrating strong correlations between domains of control and individual beliefs.
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Explore the key concepts of the Social Cognitive Theory of Personality through flashcards. This quiz focuses on influential figures like Albert Bandura and the interaction between personal behaviors and social contexts. Test your knowledge and understanding of how behavior is learned and shaped by social environments.
